The Works of the Most Reverend Dr. John Tillotson, Volume 1G. Hamilton, 1748 - Sermons, English |
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... see them now fo clofe compacted , that it must be a very great chance that parts them again . What would the world think of a man that fhould advance fuch an opinion as this , and write a book for it ? If they would do him right , they ...
... see them now fo clofe compacted , that it must be a very great chance that parts them again . What would the world think of a man that fhould advance fuch an opinion as this , and write a book for it ? If they would do him right , they ...
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... see , that we have all the rational affurance of a God that the thing is capable of ; and that Atheism is abfurd and un- reafonable in requiring more . IV . The Atheift is unreafonable , because he pretends to know that which no man can ...
... see , that we have all the rational affurance of a God that the thing is capable of ; and that Atheism is abfurd and un- reafonable in requiring more . IV . The Atheift is unreafonable , because he pretends to know that which no man can ...
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... see what they are , and in what manner they do , or do not exist . For inftance : We may be certain that man is not a creature that hath wings ; because this only concerns the manner of his existence ; and we seeing what he is , may ...
... see what they are , and in what manner they do , or do not exist . For inftance : We may be certain that man is not a creature that hath wings ; because this only concerns the manner of his existence ; and we seeing what he is , may ...
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... seeing the tide making hafte towards him apace , and that he hath but a few minutes to fave himfelf , yet will lay himself to fleep there , till the cruel fea rufh in upon him , and overwhelm him ? And is he any better , who trifles ...
... seeing the tide making hafte towards him apace , and that he hath but a few minutes to fave himfelf , yet will lay himself to fleep there , till the cruel fea rufh in upon him , and overwhelm him ? And is he any better , who trifles ...
Page 86
... impairing of mens health , and the fhortening of their days . How many have wafted and confumed their bodies by luft , and brought grievous grievous pains and mortal diseases upon themselves ! See how 86 Ser . 4 The advantages of religion.
... impairing of mens health , and the fhortening of their days . How many have wafted and confumed their bodies by luft , and brought grievous grievous pains and mortal diseases upon themselves ! See how 86 Ser . 4 The advantages of religion.
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Page 222 - Rejoice, O young man in thy youth ; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes ; but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
Page 126 - And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.
Page 105 - And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
Page 259 - For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.
Page 189 - According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise master-builder I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay, than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Page 267 - The secret things belong unto the LORD our God : but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.
Page 300 - For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
Page 352 - LORD, who hast taught us that all our doings without charity are nothing worth ; send thy HOLY GHOST, and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of charity, the very bond of peace, and of all virtues ; without which, whosoever liveth is counted dead before thee : Grant this for thine only Son JESUS CHRIST'S sake. Amen.
Page 144 - Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the Cross of Christ: whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things...
Page 100 - Lord, according as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue : whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises : that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.